Plantar Fasciitis and Achilles Tendinitis: Prevention and Treatment of This Common, Painful ConditionAuthor: Dr. Boyd Haynes
Category: Medicines and RemediesThe plantar fascia is a thick, ribbon-like structure that runs from the bottom aspect of the heel towards the bases of the toes...
Prevention is the Key to Avoiding an Achilles Tendon InjuryAuthor: Stewart Wrighter
Category: Wellness, Fitness and DietMost people do not give any thought to what would happen if they ruptured an Achilles tendon That is, until they are in the middle of a game of racquetball and suddenly feel like they were hit in the back of the ankle with their opponent’s racket...
Achilles Tendon Rehabilitation Part 2Author: Brad Walker
Category: Wellness, Fitness and DietNow it's time to add some intensity to the range of motion exercises The aim here gradually re-introduces some strength back into the injured muscles, ligaments and tendons through a series of stretches...
How Experts Erase Heel PainAuthor: Nathan Wei
Category: Medicines and RemediesThe diagnosis of heel pain is best done by looking at the location of the pain… “where does it hurt”
Heel pain can occur in two major locations: the back of the heel and the bottom of the heel...
Achilles Tendonitis Affects Your Every StepAuthor: Jeff Foster
Category: Medicines and RemediesYour Achilles tendon is the large tendon that connects the gastrocnemius and soleus muscle and ties them to your heel bone...
The Most Important Stretches For RunnersAuthor: Dominique De Rooij
Category: SportsYou as a runner know, or should know, the importance of a warming-up before, and a cooling-down after your workout...
